good but cheap airbrush kit?
December 3, 2007 6:09 AM Subscribe
Hive mind: recommend me a readily available (mail-order's okay) sub-$150 airbrush kit for a beginner that will neither overwhelm nor be outgrown! (recipient: 21-year-old interested in painting R/C helicopter canopies) Bonus points if it includes paints.
Back when I was building lots of models, I used an Aztek double action airbrush from Testors. I was definitely a beginner when it came to airbrushing, and the Aztek provided a nice balance between being a good quality airbrush with enough flexibility to change out nozzles and such to achieve very good results. That has been probably five years ago now, but I gather they are still targeting that market. My only suggestion is to be sure you go with a double action airbrush and not a single action - that makes all the difference in the world.
posted by Lokheed at 8:14 AM on December 3, 2007
posted by Lokheed at 8:14 AM on December 3, 2007
Can't remember what the brush I have is (been in the hobby bin too long!). One tip I definitely recommend though is getting a brush that can hook up to a small compressor. The cost of air cans will kill you pretty fast.
posted by trinity8-director at 12:21 PM on December 3, 2007
posted by trinity8-director at 12:21 PM on December 3, 2007
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If you go this route, buy extra aircans. They run out fast.
posted by Pecinpah at 6:52 AM on December 3, 2007